Alvaro Algarra

From VOA Spanish: Asylum-seekers in Argentine Embassy in Venezuela are without water or electricity 

The Inside Story-New Congress, New Challenges

After a bruising fight over its leadership, a new Congress takes over Capitol Hill. How will divided government impact America’s direction? From immigration to defending Ukraine, The Inside Story: New Congress, New Challenges.

Censorship on Rise in Venezuela, Analysts Warn

With radio stations forced off air and proposals to regulate social media, Venezuela’s media feel the pressure

Censorship on Rise in Venezuela, Analysts Warn

With radio stations forced off air and proposals to regulate social media, country’s journalists feel the pressure

Is Radio Dying in Venezuela?

Critics say the wave of station closures is a government attempt to control the news before presidential elections in 2024

Venezuelan Hospitals Reach Catastrophic Breaking Point

The crumbling health system in Venezuela is worsening every week. After a nationwide electrical shutdown cut power for many days, major hospitals in Caracas continue to face serious problems, including a lack of running water, supply shortages and enough staff to operate properly. For VOA, Alvaro Algarra has more from Caracas. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates.

Venezuela Crisis Pits US Against Russia

Kremlin officials and Russian state media portray Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as the country's legitimate leader, even though the United States and a host of other countries have declared him illegitimate and recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president. Russian media refer to the anti-Maduro demonstrators as extremists acting under the influence of the United States. With Alvaro Algarra in Caracas, VOA's Ihar Tsikhanenka reports from Washington.

Venezuelan Interim President Says Security Forces Threatened His Family

Venezuela's interim President Juan Guaido told reporters Thursday that members of the country's Security Forces threatened his family.

Venezuelans Protest in Streets of Caracas

Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets of Caracas, Wednesday Jan. 23, as part of a nationwide protest calling for the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro.

Volunteer Initiative Helps Homeless, Poor in Venezuela

The economic and political crisis in Venezuela hasn't stop people from helping each other during this holiday season. An initiative created by a group of friends has helped - for more than 13 years - Venezuelan families providing food, clothes, toys and most importantly joy.

Venezuela's Maduro Says He'll Seek Re-election

Country's embattled president apparently hopes to benefit from splintered opposition

Venezuelan Raid Victims’ Relatives Demand Bodies

Armed security troops ringed the Caracas morgue where seven bodies were being held

Talks to Ease Venezuela's Crisis Set to Resume

Negotiators in Dominican Republic to discuss humanitarian aid, economic sanctions among other issues

Venezuela Makes Final Preparations for Sunday's Municipal Elections

Ruling Socialist Party is expected to increase majority share of 335 mayoral posts

Venezuela's New Anti-hate Law Derided as Censorship

Constituent Assembly says measure supports 'peaceful coexistence'; critics say it promotes hatred

Venezuelan Activists Protest Treatment of Jailed Dissidents

Detainees allegedly exposed to harsh conditions, contagious diseases

Venezuela’s Opposition Coalition Challenges Election Results

Coalition alleges fraud and calls for Monday demonstrations after Socialist Party claims at least 17 of 23 governorships

Regional Elections Seen as Test for Venezuela's Maduro, Opposition

But many government opponents doubt authorities can ensure clean elections

Venezuela's Government Reports Nearly 10,000 Homicides in 2017

But some observers challenge what they say is a gross undercount

Venezuela's Pro-government Assembly Seizes Power From Congress

Meanwhile, country's ousted chief prosecutor and her husband flee the country, wind up in Colombia